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2017 Mardi Gras Events

Today is Mardi Gras!

For a quick lesson in history according to Wikipedia: Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, are events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

OK, OK, now that you’re up to speed, here are a number of festive events happening throughout the day today in El Paso:

Have brunch or lunch, (or a drink!), between 10 and 2 and beat the cover charge. Admission is free from 10am – 4pm. After that, it’s $10 from 4pm ’til 8pm and $20 after 8pm. Come early, save and enjoy great food from places like Crawdaddys, Ardovinos, Fools Gold, G2 and the Rocking Cigar Bar.

There will be prizes to win, LOADS of beads and live entertainment from C. W. Ayon, Los Levinos, (featuring members of Radio La Chusma) and the nights’ headliner, Lil Jon!